Category: Politics

The BJP-JJD alliance was only for running the state government, he added in response to a question. At present, the BJP has 41 MLAs in the 90-member House while the JJP has 10. The ruling combine also enjoys the support of six of seven independents. The main opposition Congress has 30 MLAs and the Indian National Lok Dal and Haryana Lokhit Party have one seat each. The BJP had won all 10 Lok Sabha seats in the state in 2019. According to reports, Nayab Singh Saini’s name was proposed by…

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and his cabinet tendered their resignations following strains within the ruling coalition of the BJP and the JJP. The cracks within the BJP-JJP alliance became apparent as the parties failed to reconcile seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Against the backdrop of Khattar’s resignation, political maneuvering and realignment efforts are underway, with both the BJP and the JJP mobilizing their respective supporters. The BJP, with 41 MLAs and support from five independent lawmakers, holds a significant share of seats in the 90-member Haryana…

Ever since its inception, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been a contentious issue, sparking debates and discussions across the nation. With the recent notification of the rules governing its implementation by the Central government, it’s imperative to delve deeper into the intricacies of eligibility, procedural aspects, and language requirements. This report aims to provide a detailed examination of the CAA rules, shedding light on vital components such as who qualifies for citizenship, the requisite documentation, and the procedural steps delineated by the authorities. Understanding Eligibility Criteria under Section 6B…

The BJP has nominated four new faces including state vice president Santosh Singh, president of the western region of the party Mohit Beniwal, former mayor of Jhansi Ram Tirath Singhal and co-media incharge of Uttar Pradesh Dharmendra Singh. All seven candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday filed their nominations for the upcoming biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. In addition, three candidates from BJP’s allies also filed their nominations. The nominations were filed in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Among those who filed…

The SC has taken a firm stance by dismissing the State Bank of India’s (SBI) plea for an extension until June 30 to submit details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India. The decision not only serves as a significant development in Indian jurisprudence but also reaffirms the judiciary’s commitment to upholding democratic principles. The five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized the necessity of prompt disclosure regarding electoral bonds encashed by political entities. Meanwhile, NGOs expressed concern over the SBI’s alleged deliberate delay…

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu has revealed the finalization of a ground-breaking alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), TDP, and JanaSena Party. Naidu’s declaration of the alliance’s formation underscores a significant shift in the state’s political dynamics. The culmination of talks between Naidu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president J P Nadda marks a watershed moment in Andhra Pradesh’s electoral narrative. The alliance’s formation has been met with both anticipation and apprehension, eliciting reactions from across the political spectrum. The alliance’s broader implications extend…

The much-anticipated pre-poll alliance talks between BJD and the BJP have hit a roadblock, casting doubt on the possibility of a collaborative strategy for the upcoming elections. The failure to reach an agreement during discussions in Delhi has prompted the BJP to signal its readiness for a standalone contest in Odisha. The impasse emerged primarily over disagreements concerning seat-sharing ratios, particularly regarding key constituencies such as Bhubaneswar and Puri. Despite initial consensus on the idea of a pre-poll alliance, negotiations faltered as both parties remained entrenched in their respective positions.…

Congress on Friday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The names included Rahul Gandhi who will be contesting from Kerela’s Wayanad, Bhupesh Baghel from Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon, Shashi Tharoor from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram among others. The list includes 39 candidates who have been named from across several states. Here is a state-wise list of candidates contesting for the Lok Sabha polls. Kerala Rahul Gandhi – Wayanad Shashi Tharoor – Thiruvananthapuram KC Venugopal – Alappuzha Rajmohan Unnithan – Kasaragod K Sudhakaran – Kannur Shafi Parambil – Vadakara MK…

BJP-BJD alliance and seat sharing talks remained inconclusive in the national capital, the Odisha unit of the saffron party has said that it may field candidates in all the 147 assembly and 21 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. BJP state president Manmohan Samal, who along with other senior leaders of the party returned to Bhubaneswar from the national capital on Friday evening, said, “There was no talk on alliance and we (BJP) will go to polls alone.” Samal said that they had visited Delhi to hold discussions with the…

N. Chandrababu Naidu’s meetings with Amit Shah and JP Nadda have sparked speculation about a potential alliance for the upcoming elections. This rendezvous, the second of its kind within two months, underscores the evolving dynamics in the state’s political landscape. The TDP’s rekindled engagement with the BJP comes six years after it departed from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2018. As per sources, while both parties demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, the crux of the matter lies in resolving disparities regarding the distribution of seats. Andhra Pradesh’s political…